Obesity Lead Specialist / Obesity Lead Specialistess

Shape the Future of Obesity Care in Switzerland

Where strategic marketing meets life-changing patient impact! In this unique opportunity, you will be reshaping pharmaceutical marketing in one of the most dynamic markets, with a genuine focus on consumers and significant strategic responsibility.

Your New Role

As Obesity Lead Specialty Care, you'll drive the marketing strategy for our obesity portfolio across Switzerland, with a particular focus on engaging specialist healthcare professionals and transforming how obesity is treated in specialist care settings. This is an opportunity to lead at the intersection of commercial strategy, medical expertise, and patient advocacy in one of healthcare's most dynamic therapeutic areas.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing specialist-focused marketing strategies for our obesity portfolio, driving adoption among priority specialist segments across Switzerland.
• Monitoring and analyzing market trends, prescriber behavior, and competitive dynamics in the obesity landscape, translating insights into actionable campaign improvements and field activities.
• Overseeing product launches and specialist-targeted advertising campaigns, ensuring strong execution, field readiness, and alignment with Swiss market dynamics.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Medical, Sales, and Market Access to implement product and brand updates (such as label changes, new indications, or device modifications), ensuring seamless and timely execution.
• Preparing forecasts and budgets to optimize sales performance across specialist segments and regions in Switzerland.
• Developing and implementing multichannel marketing strategies, leveraging content analytics to shape channel and content decisions across specialist-facing touchpoints.
• Planning, coordinating, and executing participation in key national and international congresses, ensuring strong brand presence and alignment with overall brand objectives.

Your New Department

Within the Swiss affiliate, you'll be part of the Cardiometabolic Marketing team – a dynamic group dedicated to transforming the treatment landscape for obesity and related metabolic conditions. As specialists in one of healthcare's fastest-growing therapeutic areas, your team plays a crucial role in connecting innovative treatments with the healthcare professionals and patients who need them most, while navigating the unique dynamics of the Swiss healthcare system.

Your Skills & Qualifications

We're looking for a strategic marketer with deep expertise in pharmaceutical marketing and a passion for making a difference in obesity care – a consumer-driven market.

You'll bring with you:

• A university degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Several years of experience in brand marketing within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry – experience in OTC or FMCG industry is a plus.
• Experience developing and executing multichannel marketing strategies, with strong capabilities in content planning, analytics, and digital marketing.
• Proven ability to analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and drive data-driven marketing decisions.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience partnering across Sales, Medical, and Market Access teams.
• Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken).

Working at Novo Nordisk

Every day we seek solutions that can defeat serious chronic diseases. To do this, we approach our work with determination, constant curiosity, and a commitment to finding better ways forward. For over 100 years, this dedication has driven us to build a company focused on lasting change for long-term health. One where diverse thinking, shared purpose, and mutual respect come together to create extraordinary results. In obesity care particularly, we're at the forefront of transforming treatment paradigms and helping millions of people live healthier lives. When you join us, you're not just starting a job – you're becoming part of a story that spans generations.

Application Information

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

What We Offer

At Novo Nordisk, you’ll join a global healthcare company with a unique culture and strong results. We offer continuous learning, career development, and benefits tailored to your life and career stage.

Salary

The placement within the salary range will be assessed during the recruitment process based on the candidate’s skills, competencies, knowledge, and relevant experience.

Incentives and Benefits

The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area, and relevant market benchmarks.

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